What is the content of commonly available DXM preparations?
NOTE: The following list is incomplete. If you have information to add to this list (esp. outside the USA), please email me. Note also that I do NOT recommend ANY of the following for recreational use. Finally, note that all expressions are metric. 1tsp is approx. 5ml. Information is taken from packaging. Note that a 4oz bottle is approximately 120ml, and an 8oz bottle approximately 240ml). Preparations containing DXM only: (SAFEST) Vicks Pediatric Formula 44 [tm] Richardson-Vicks Dextromethorphan HBr 1mg/ml Robitussin [tm] Pediatric Cough Suppressant Robins Dextromethorphan HBr 1.5mg/ml Benylin DM [tm] Cough Syrup Parke-Davis Dextromethorphan HBr 2mg/ml Robitussin [tm] Maximum Strength Robins Dextromethorphan HBr 3mg/ml Vicks Formula 44 [tm] Richardson-Vicks Dextromethorphan HBr 3mg/ml Kroger [tm] Cough Formula Kroger Dextromethorphan HBr 3mg/ml (Note: DXM is misspelled “dextromethrophan” on some bottles.) Preparations containing DXM and other products: These should be avoided. There